Cathy Lee

The scene was preserved for forensic and technical examinations

Concern for businesses affected by Longford fire

Thirteen businesses have closed following a fire in Longford town yesterday.

A Glengarry hat was among the items stolen

Appeal after Dublin Fire Brigade Pipe Band items stolen

A member of the Dublin Fire Brigade Pipe Band has said he is "heartbroken" after items, including a Glengarry Hat and sporran, were stolen from a car last week.

Dublin • 22 Jul 24

The Northern Lights visible over Dublin Bay last night

Northern Lights to be visible across Ireland this evening

Met Éireann has confirmed that the Northern Lights will be visible across Ireland again this evening, following a stunning display last night.

Ireland • 12 May 24

The festival will celebrate regional traditions, as well as traditions practiced by the Traveller community

Keening festival to highlight Irish wake traditions

A keening festival is to take place in Co Mayo this month exploring the Irish tradition of celebrating death during a wake or funeral.

Regional • 10 May 24

The Irish team during medal presentations in Mérida, Spain

Ireland hooks gold at Fishing World Championship

Ireland has won gold at the Feeder Fishing World Championship for Nations held in Mérida, Spain for the first time.

Ireland • 05 May 24

Darren McFadden and Emma Melay will work on the island during the busy summer season

Couple chosen as new caretakers of An Blascaod Mór

Two teachers have been announced as this year's caretakers of An Blascaod Mór in west Kerry. 34-year-old Darren McFadden and Emma Melay, 26, were chosen out of 300 people across the world who applied for the role.

Munster • 19 Mar 24

A selection of Rí na Mara's seaweed derived products

Skin deep - Irish firms vie for cut of skincare market

As consumer demands for beauty products and skincare regime tools continue to be a trend, pressure falls to skincare and cosmetic companies to keep up. Cathy Lee talks to three Irish firms innovating in the space.

Business • 19 Mar 24

John Holland got into difficulty while sea swimming in Melbourne on New Year's Day (Pic:RIP.ie)

Kilkenny man drowns while on holiday in Australia

A 63-year-old Kilkenny man has died while on holiday in Australia.

Regional • 02 Jan 24

A capuchin monkey has escaped the Monkey Sanctuary Ireland in Co Wicklow (Stock Image)

Search under way for missing capuchin monkey in Wicklow

A search is under way for a missing capuchin monkey named Charlie, who disappeared from the Monkey Sanctuary Ireland in Rathdrum, Co Wicklow, in recent days.

Regional • 30 Dec 23

Gilbert O'Sullivan said the award is "a nice surprise" and "an honour"

Gilbert O'Sullivan to receive Freedom of Waterford

Musician Gilbert O'Sullivan spoke on RTÉ Radio 1's Liveline about the recent announcement that he is to be awarded the Freedom of Waterford.

Music • 30 Dec 23